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Rostered Ministers (retired or active) are invited to join Bishop Kevin Strickland at one of these services for an opportunity to renew your ordination vows, receive oils for use in ministry rites, receive Holy Communion, and gather with one another in prayer.
Following each of these services, Bishop Strickland will offer a time of conversation. Spouses are also welcomed to attend these services. As well, lay church staff are welcomed and invited to attend.
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We invite you to join the Southeastern Synod on a Civil Rights Pilgrimage to experience places and learn about people that comprised the Civil Rights Movement. We will begin in Atlanta on Saturday, April 29th, 2023, and travel via a chartered bus, making stops in Montgomery and Selma, with an overnight stay in Birmingham, returning to Atlanta late afternoon on Sunday, April 30th. This pilgrimage includes stops at The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, The MLK National Historic Park, The Legacy Museum and Memorial, the Edmund Pettus Bridge, and The 16th Street Baptist Church/Kelly Ingram Park.
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Bishop Kevin Strickland invites everyone to join him in walking a mile every day over the 40 days of Lent, and raising through sponsorship or contribution, $40 for ELCA World Hunger.
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Registration is NOW OPEN for the
2023 Southeastern Synod Assembly!!!
The Synod Assembly website is being updated with new information on an ongoing basis.
At the 2023 Synod Assembly, we will hold elections for Synod Vice President, Synod Treasurer, (Lay) At-Large members of Synod Council, as well as Consultation and Discipline Committee members.
Click the Assembly Website button below to learn more.
Please note that we are seeking NOMINATIONS for VICE PRESIDENT and TREASURER of the Southeastern Synod, this year.
Memorials and Resolutions deadline is May 12, 2023.
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We are excited to invite Pr. Drew Tucker (University Pastor at Capitol University and author), as our presenter at this year’s Conference Caucus Day on Sunday, March 26th at 3:00 pm ET / 2:00 pm CT to present on "Vocation as Formation."
Following our program, attendees can meet with their conference caucus to elect Conference leadership, elect Synod Council representatives for Conferences 1-5, and discuss ministry opportunities together. This meeting will be held on zoom.
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Mondays in Lent - 7pm ET / 6pm CT
Join us via Zoom!!!
The call to discipleship begins in our baptism. As such, we are on a lifelong journey of hope, forgiveness, and focus. Our baptism sets us free to love and serve.
In Lent of 2023, we will gather the synod together ONLINE to share in this re-discovering of the gift of BAPTISM. These conversations will be recorded and shared on Wednesday mornings for personal or congregation use.
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Sunday, March 12 - 4pm ET / 3pm CT
Register to receive Zoom details
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of Americans like you are saying "Yes" to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor.
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Sunday, March 12, 3 pm ET / 2 pm CT
Breaking Down Walls: Ministering with people with physical disabilities
Hosted by the Diversity & Justice Team of the Southeastern Synod
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March 24-26, 2023
Lutheranch - Tallapoosa, GA
We invite all youth (6th through 12th grade) from EVERY congregation in our synod to join us. More participants are welcome to attend from the same congregation, but only two folks from each church will have voice AND vote.
We will discuss issues pertinent to today's youth, and we will experience youth-led workshops and plenary sessions.
We will also elect new board members to SESLYO (Southeastern Synod Lutheran Youth Organization).
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Monday, March 27 - 7pm ET / 6pm CT
‘Crisis Clean Up Line – What is it? How does it work? How can I help?’
Our presenter and facilitator for this roundtable is Beth Smith, Middle TN Synod Volunteer Disaster Response Coordinator.
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Southeastern Synod Women of the ELCA Spring Cluster Meetings
Here is a list of upcoming Southeastern Synod Spring Cluster meetings:
- March 11, 2023 - Community of Grace - Grayson, GA - 4 - Magi
- March 19, 2023 - Grace Lutheran - Carrollton, GA - 2 - Good News
- April 22, 2023 - Lutheran Church of the Resurrection - Augusta, GA - 1 - Ebenezer
- April 22, 2023 - Grace Lutheran Oakridge, TN - 6 - Agape
- April 22, 2023 -St Timothy Hendersonville, TN - 8 - The King
- April 22, 2023 - Holy Trinity Mobile, AL - 9 - Gulf Coast
- May 5-6-7, 2023 - Retreat at Lutheranch - Tallapoosa, GA - 3 - Trinity
For more information, contact Shirley Connelly - slconnelly@gmail.com
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April 21-23, 2023 - $99/person
Lutheranch - Tallapoosa, GA
Bishop Kevin Strickland and Pr. Michael Jannett (Assistant to the Bishop for Formation and Communication) have developed plans to gather Confirmation youth (and young adult and adult leaders) from across the synod for a time of formation and learning around The Lord's Prayer and the Creed.
This should prove helpful, especially for congregations with smaller Confirmation classes. SIGN UP TODAY!!!!
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For children who have completed 3rd - 5th grades
Cost: $505 per person
Come and learn from leaders from the Southeastern Synod and Camp counselors at camp.
Those attending from the Southeastern Synod will be able to receive scholarships from the synod Formation Team.
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September 15-17, 2023
Augusta Marriott - Convention Center
August, GA
The Call to Convention for the Thirty-Fifth Annual Convention has been posted to the SES-Welca website and I am including a link to our site so that you can download the documents.
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4th Mondays, 7pm ET / 6pm CT
Next Call: Monday, March 27, 2023!!!
Are you interested in learning more about the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering? Join us via Zoom by registering today!
Pr. Michael Jannett and Ms. Laurie Tinc - our Synod "Champion" for the 2024 Gathering - will be available to provide information on Gathering news, take questions, and build community for ALL of those who will be attending the Gathering.
Sign up today (or share this link with someone from your congregation who will help take the lead on Youth Gathering information).
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2023 Synod Border Immersion Experience
August 26 - September 1, 2023
Registration has closed and a waitlist has opened. Please contact Pastor Justin Eller (jeller@elca-ses.org) if you would like to be added to the waitlist for the 2023 trip and contacted for the 2024 trip.
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Donations for GA/AL Tornado Response Needed Especially Now
https://www.elca-ses.org/relief
There is a great need at the moment for emergency assistance funds for families and individuals who have had their homes destroyed or have been made uninhabitable by the tornadoes. These storms impacted several areas within our synod.
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Each day in Lent, Grace House is releasing devotions during Lent. This link points to the 2nd week of devotions. Many thanks to the students, pastors, board members, and faculty connected to Grace House.
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Sue Maier, a member of Holy Cross, Athens, GA, created a devotion for every day in Lent. She has given that to us to share with you. Please feel free to download and make use of this material for your daily devotional life.
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As we look to share resources for ELCA Young Adults, look no further than the ELCA Young Adults LinkTree.
This LinkTree is your one-stop shop for a link to the ELCA Young Adults website, social media, and other programs that are sponsored by or partnered with the ELCA Young Adults ministries.
Enjoy!
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At this event from Feb. 23, 2023, you can hear a meaningful conversation with the new vice president of the ELCA, Imran M. Siddiqui, and the ELCA's executive for Development, Rachel Wind. Here, you will learn about Imran's unique journey through the ELCA and his vision for the future of the church.
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The Rev. Dr. Chad Rimmer has been announced as rector and dean of Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary (LTSS) of Lenoir-Rhyne University, located in Columbia, SC. In this role, Rimmer will serve as the lead academic and church administrator for LTSS and work to further develop the seminary to an exemplary status within the ELCA. A graduate of UNC Chapel Hill, Rimmer will begin on April 1.
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May 15-18, 2023
Minneapolis, MN
"Preaching Hope for a Weary World" is the theme for the 2023 Festival of Homiletics.
All who preach are invited to attend in-person or online for the festival.
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Offer ONE: Respite Stays at Camp
We all need time away to rest and renew our body, mind and soul. We invite you to schedule a respite stay at any of our locations in 2023.
Rostered leaders will receive 50% off the normal nightly rate.
Offer TWO: 1/2 Off One Program Per Year
Come enjoy the fun and faith-filled experiences of our camp programs in 2023!
Rostered leaders will receive 50% off one program registration. Use code ROSTERED23 when registering.
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Visit Trinity Lutheran Seminary at Capital University
March 27-28, 2023
Columbus, OH
Meet faculty, staff, and seminarians. Visit a current seminary class. Attend Chapel at 10:00am on March 27. Lunch with faculty, staff, and students Learn about financial aid and scholarships. Tour Seminary and Hamma Library.
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Just a reminder that ALL are welcome to post a congregation-related classified on our synod website, here:
https://www.elca-ses.org/classifieds
Click the "Submit a classified" button,
or read through current classifieds
Click the link for each position for a full list
of Responsibilities and Job Description
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Installations:
- Rev. Lynn Marlowe - Grace, Carrollton, GA
- Pastor
- Sunday, March 12, 2023, 3pm ET
- Rev. Bradley Eidson - Christ the Lord, Lawrenceville, GA
- Pastor
- Sunday, March 12, 2023, 4pm ET
- Rev. Kris Schroeder - Messiah, Madison, AL
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For those affected by the earthquake in Turkey / Syria
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For Charles Bridgers, Southeastern Synod Attorney, at the death of his father
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For Minister Jimmie Sanders at the death of his mother on Feb. 25
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For the family of Pastor Ray Heilener at his passing
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For all congregations and Rostered Ministers discerning and currently in transition.
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For all peoples fleeing war, violence, oppression, hunger, poverty, climate disasters
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ELCA
Southeastern
Synod
St. John's Lutheran Church
Physical Address:
1410 N Ponce de Leon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
404-589-1977
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 400
Decatur, GA 30031
As always, please feel free to visit our website for more information:
www.elca-ses.org
For questions or concerns regarding our regular or special enews, please contact: Rev. Michael Jannett - Assistant to the Bishop for Formation and Communication MJannett@elca-ses.org
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